She was a Native American princess who saved the life of English explorer Captain John Smith at the age of 12. Before her death at 22, she had single-handedly forged an improbable peace between two [...]
When appointed to Secretary of Defense at age 68, many critics claimed he was too old. Opinions changed after 9/11 when the tough-minded leader directed the nation’s war on terror. BIOGRAPHY® offers an intimate portrait [...]
He was America’s ambassador to the world, a unique individual who came to symbolize the inventiveness and industriousness of an entire nation. Benjamin Franklin’s fascinating and diverse accomplishments defined him as a Renaissance man who [...]